Cardinal Timothy Dolan presided over a Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, commemorating Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at 88. The Mass was attended by hundreds, including civic leaders and representatives from various faiths. Cardinal Dolan described the pontiff's death as a profound loss and urged for prayers during this period of mourning. He concluded by reminding the congregation of the importance of prayer as a unifying force. Pope Francis' body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday and a burial at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
We didn't call him Holy Father for nothing, Dolan said from the pulpit, addressing the congregation of civic leaders, parishioners, and leaders of Jewish and Muslim faith in attendance.
Times of loss are gain, times of sadness, our joy always comes - a time of prayer. That's what unites us this afternoon.
Dolan, who will soon depart for Rome to attend the papal funeral Saturday and take part in the conclave to elect Francis' successor, asked for prayers during what he described as a time of both mourning and mission.
This Mass for us, children of Abraham, is a time of tears and smiles.
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